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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
11
Chicago judge Merritt W. Inckney, renowned for eight years in the Juvenile Court, died today at his home. He presided over about 60,000 dependent and delinquent children during his tenure, leaving a lasting impact on the court.
East Boston reader Mrs Helen Woodford shares relief after using Dr True s Elixir. She cites improved appetite headaches tiredness nervous mood and digestion and says it helps her household chores and children. The letter promotes Dr True s Elixir available in 3 sizes at dealers.
Today at 9 a.m. the Massachusetts Medical Society holds its convention with clinics at various hospitals and meetings at the Boston Medical Library the Fenway. Other events include Tech Graduates Day picnic at Nantasket and a 2th Century Club luncheon with Ray Stannard Baker discussing U.S. membership in the League of Nations.
The article recalls the Old Powder House in Somerville once a mill built around 1704 by Jean Mallet and later owned by Nathan Tufts. It details its role storing powder during pre Revolutionary tensions and a dramatic legend of a night escape and fatal fall involving an Acadian girl fleeing an unscrupulous pursuer.
The star artist notes that maintaining a peak position is harder than reaching it. The remark appears in the Sunday edition, framed as a bold exclusive story about his latest Sad project.
Historic letter dated December 30 describes Rasputin's assassination and the shock felt by the Czarina. It notes Tsar Nicholas II was notified before full details reached Alexandra, and recounts the involvement of Prince Felix Yusupov, Grand Duke Dmitri, and Purishkevitch in the fatal night.
Letter excerpt from 1916 describes Rasputin’s death rumors and immediate aftermath at Tsarskoye Selo. It notes police actions at Yusupov house, Kalinin’s involvement, and fear for Ania as authorities move against Rasputin’s allies. Authors express disbelief, anger, and concern for loved ones amid war strain.
The Vincent Club girls say the season is over but plan to hold get togethers during the summer. Miss Mary Hartwell is a leading member elected to the club. Miss Ruth Taylor will spend the next months in Labrador.
Mayor Peters vetoed a council grant of 4000 to William and Mary Wallace for their son William Walace Jr who died May 13 1918 after falling from city apparatus in Orchard Park Roxbury. He recommended the award be reduced to 2500.
Advertisement touts Black and White Ointment and Soap to clear dark, sallow skin. Apply at bedtime and wash off next morning, with samples and literature offered. Order 50 cents for both with postpaid mail from Memphis Tennessee.
In Newark on June 7 probate of Marcus L. Ward will creates a home for respectable white bachelors or widows over 60 who lost means of support. New Jersey residents 10 years qualify. estate valued at over 3 million with about 2.9 million earmarked for the home after bequests.
To the Editor of the Post a letter claims Plakias Dairy Company of Boston is solvent and blames a previous Plakias Lunch Company bankruptcy report. It lists principal offices and stores in Boston and asserts no ties to the bankrupt chain.
Mt Holyoke College elected house chairmen for next year in all dormitories. Dorothy B. Cutler of Aldover Miss Charlotte M. Sewyer of Concord New Hampshire Esther M. Jaquith of New York City Hartford Connecticut will chair Rockefeller Mead and Porter halls respectively.
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